The history of golf is filled with great players and champions, but only a handful have ever reached true legendary status. That list arguably only includes the likes of Old and Young Tom Morris, Harry Vardon, Bobby Jones, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. Harry Vardon was part of the so-called Great Triumvirate, along with James Braid and J.H. Taylor, that launched golf into its first Golden Age at the turn of the Century. His many accomplishments include winning the Open Championship 6 times and winning the 1900 U.S. Open.

Offered here is a rare original 1909 letter from Harry Vardon on Vardon's personal letterhead. The great thing about this letter is that it comes from the prime of Vardon's career. In fact, his now-iconic letterhead only includes 4 Open Championship medals - because Vardon had yet to win his 5th and 6th Open Championships in 1911 and 1914.